GeForce RTX 4060 vs Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+904% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1911.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌1542.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 115W, a 108W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅+904% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1911.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 115W, a 108W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1542.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 1,947 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is a 2018 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 904.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 904.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1911.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	167 FPS	88 FPS
medium	152 FPS	70 FPS
high	134 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	66 FPS
medium	114 FPS	53 FPS
high	99 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	29 FPS
medium	74 FPS	27 FPS
high	62 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	392 FPS	88 FPS
medium	334 FPS	70 FPS
high	268 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	66 FPS
medium	209 FPS	48 FPS
high	169 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	38 FPS
medium	98 FPS	25 FPS
high	82 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	812 FPS	88 FPS
medium	642 FPS	70 FPS
high	551 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	66 FPS
medium	443 FPS	53 FPS
high	379 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	44 FPS
medium	297 FPS	35 FPS
high	234 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	746 FPS	88 FPS
medium	613 FPS	70 FPS
high	536 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	66 FPS
medium	486 FPS	53 FPS
high	421 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	44 FPS
medium	308 FPS	35 FPS
high	285 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,947 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 1,947 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 904%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
G3D Mark Score	19,548+904%	1,947
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 7W — a 177% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
TDP	115W	7W-94%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0	278.1+64%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 50.1% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.3 (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1881.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).